One Gal's Musings

These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

10 on Tuesday

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Ten Thoughts on My Mind as I Worked Out 30 minutes of cardio, 10 on the machines and a girl's mind wanders. 1) Who is pitching at Wrigle...
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These two cards are NOT interchangeable

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I cannot board the el with my company ID. Nor can I get through security with my Chicago Card. It seems like a simple concept, I know, but e...
Monday, April 04, 2011

Greg Kinnear doesn't suck

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I have finally seen the first installment of the "controversial" Kennedy miniseries on Reelz Channel and wonder what all the fuss ...
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Sunday, April 03, 2011

Movie Monday

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Women and Prison . Share on your blog movies that feature female prisoners, guards, or those who are accused and on their way to the Big H...
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Promote Reading, Promote Friendship

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Kwizgiver turned me on to BAFAB Week , and I'm in. BAFAB, or "Buy a Friend a Book," is celebrated the first weeks of every Ja...
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Purchased at the Golden Ball

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Legend has it George Washington bought gewgaws here. And it's where I found a perfect, slender silver scroll ring to replace my the topa...
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Saturday, April 02, 2011

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing : The 5000 Question Meme, Part Three Cheers to all of us thieves! 51. Make up a definition for the following silly words... ...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Hey Nineteen 1. What was the best thing about being 19? Everything was a little perkier 2. Where would you go if you wanted to s...
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Friday, April 01, 2011

Retail in Williamsburg

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I love shopping in Merchants Square. I was only able to spend three hours there, but I know there are tourists who happily spend a full day ...
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Let us pray

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As one who worships in a church that is also a building of pub li c interest , I felt a great kinship with the congregation of Bruton Parish...
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We interrupt this vacation for breaking news

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Hey, hey! Holy mackerel! No doubt about it! The Cubs are on their way! Happy Opening Day! And it was an emotion-packed one at Wrigley Field....
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Pumpkin. It's not just for pie anymore.

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Wednesday was steam heat day for me at the spa . First I had a very energetic hot stone massage. Veronika, the massage therapist I'd had...
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The Randolph House

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One of the most impressive homes in Williamsburg, and my favorite tour. Peyton Randolph and his wife were childless so they lived alone here...
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A note about slavery

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Look ing at the way the Randolphs lived vs. their slaves left me feeling skin crawly and ashamed. Peyton Randolph was a true patriot and did...
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Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Ewing Shop

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This little (200 sq. ft.) slice of heaven is where I stayed in Colonial Williamsburg. 220 years ago, the building on this spot was a dry go...
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I'm Indi-a Mood for Love

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That's the name of the OPI polish I got during my spa pedi. Prior to my luxury soaking, exfoliating, moisturizing and painting, I got a ...
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Home

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I picked these as my first posted photos from my four-day sojurn to Williamsburg because people-watching, especially kid-watching, was one o...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Food coma

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Just finished the most luscious hunka pork roast I have ever been served, along with some delectable potato concoction and green beans .... ...
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Monday, March 28, 2011

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go

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Windy City Limos is set to pull up to my front door in less than an hour. I am nervous and happy and excited and scared. I don't fly wel...
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Monday Movie Meme

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Movie Madness. Share on your blog movies that feature maniacs, lunatics, psychos, crazed behavior or mentally tortured souls. And be sure t...
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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing : The 5000 Question Meme, Part Two Cheers to all of us thieves! 26. Who has done something today to show they care about you...
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Aw ...

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This scene gets to me every time. I realize it's a retro/male rescue fantasy and I should reject it on a psycho-sexual, gender stereotyp...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: A Long December 1. Looking back at it now, how were your holidays and your time on New Year's Eve? I rang in 2011 with a ve...
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Friday, March 25, 2011

He was gorgeous

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I'm watching a golden oldie, Destry Rides Again , starring James Stewart. I am surprised anew by how sexy he was. For some reason, my fi...
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Unsettled

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I am now officially on vacation. I have been looking forward to this trip for months. These past few days at work have been productive. I ha...
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Now this makes me happy!

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Robert Redford to throw out first pitch in Chicag o By Ann Oldenburg , USA TODAY Robert Redford directs James McAvoy on the se...
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